Balasi, Municipality of Flora, Province of Apayao
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Apayao |
| Municipality | Flora |
| Postal code | 3810 |
| Population (2020) | 287 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.1892, 121.4059 (18° 11' North, 121° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 55.9 meters (183.4 feet) |
Balasi is a barangay in the municipality of Flora, in the province of Apayao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 287. This represented 1.60% of the total population of Flora.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balasi in the 2015 Census was 243 broken down into 57 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | ||
| 102 | 29 | 3.52 | |
| 163 | 43 | 3.79 | |
| 213 | 65 | 3.28 | |
| 238 | 60 | 3.97 | |
| 243 | 57 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balasi is 5 to 9, with 39 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 30 | 12.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 39 | 16.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 34 | 13.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 17 | 7.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 18 | 7.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 16 | 6.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 16 | 6.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 11 | 4.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 15 | 6.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 4.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 3.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 2.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 2.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 2.06% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 243 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balasi grew from 0 in 1990 to 287 in 2020, an increase of 287 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.56%, or an increase of 44 people, from the previous population of 243 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | – | |
| 102 | ||
| 163 | 10.57% | |
| 213 | 3.76% | |
| 238 | 4.12% | |
| 243 | 0.40% | |
| 287 | 3.56% |
Location
Balasi is situated at approximately 18.1892, 121.4059, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 55.9 meters or 183.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balasi shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.